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AIDS/HIV - Prevention And Transmission

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 06, 2018


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HIV virus is transmitted by exchange of body fluids from infected person to the uninfected. Sexual activities can transmit the virus when direct contact occurs between the HIV infected persons body fluid and mucous membranes of another. This spread can be prevented by avoiding these behaviors or by use of preventive condoms. Use of disposable syringes can avoid transmission of the virus by needle.



Routine testing for HIV can prevent transmission through blood transfusions.

What is New in AIDS/HIV - Prevention And Transmission?

1. People Vulnerable to HIV/AIDS can be Helped by Public Health Services

Patients who are vulnerable to HIV and AIDS need to be linked to public health programmes, such mental health and syringe exchange programs as these may help them stay in care, adhere to medication and avoid reinfection finds a new study.

2. Circumcision in Boys can Prevent HIV in Africa

HIV can be prevented among Africans when boys and young men who are in the age group of 10 and 19 years are circumcised, reveals a new study. Better HIV counseling can encourage boys and young men in Africa to be circumcised.

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